Consumer Insights Manager

Job title: Consumer Insights Manager

Location: Dubai UAE

As Consumer Insight Manager you will lead and execute consumer insight initiatives to guide fragrance development and innovation helping increase our winning rate with clients. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality research actionable insights and strategic recommendations that influence product development and commercial success. This role offers the opportunity to work across diverse markets and categories collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape the future of fragrance.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement consumer insight plans in collaboration with sales and fragrance development teams.
• Conduct and manage quantitative and qualitative research including agency briefing negotiation and quality control.
• Analyze research data critically using internal tools linking insights to real-world actions and business impact.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration from project initiation to final delivery including logistics and fieldwork.
• Organize creative workshops and sessions to translate insights into winning briefs and commercial strategies.
• Maintain transparent communication on project status budget and timelines with management and stakeholders.

We bring:

• A dynamic role at the intersection of creativity data and strategy in the fragrance industry.
• Opportunities to influence product innovation and client success across diverse markets.
• A collaborative culture with cross-functional teams and global exposure.
• A company committed to sustainability ethics and scientific excellence.
• Continuous learning and career development in a purpose-driven organization.
• A chance to work with leading brands and visionary clients in beauty and home categories.

You bring:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Psychology or a chemistry-related field (Masters preferred).
• 5 years of experience in market research within FMCG research agencies or the fragrance/flavor industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of market research planning and organizing and decision-making.
• Excellent analytical and creative thinking skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Outstanding communication presentation and interpersonal skills with diplomacy and high ethical standards.
• Language skills:English required; Arabic and French are a plus.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich we dont just meet expectations we go beyond them.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether its fragrance that helps you focus alternative meat thats better for the planet or reducing sugar without losing flavor this is where you help shape the future of nutrition health and beauty for everyone everywhere.

And while youre making a difference well make sure youre growing too. With learning that never stops a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses teams and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas Theyre essential to our real progress only happens when we go beyond together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ( For further information please contact Maria Roman Talent Acquisition Business Partner ().

Inclusion belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported included and free to be themselves they do their best work and thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow contribute and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing were committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender ethnicity sexual orientation or anything else that makes you you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process were here to help just let us know what you need and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1